It is affiliated to Bihar Agricultural University, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in veterinary science.
Groundwater arsenic contamination in the middle Indo-Gangetic plains poses an emerging threat to livestock health. We determine the arsenic concentration in water and its bioaccumulation levels in feed and cattle reared in areas with arsenic groundwater contamination. Based on a preliminary survey and observations, ten cattle each from Akbapur village in the Naubatpur block as the control and from Kasimchak village in the Danapur block as the test group, were selected. All selections adhered to established inclusion criteria. Samples of feed, water, and other biological materials were collected from each group. The mean arsenic (mg/L) in water (0.0785 ± 0.004) and feed (1.046 ± 0.076) from test village were above the permissible levels and significantly higher than the control village. The arsenic concentrations in blood, milk, hair, urine, and dung were also significantly higher in test group compared to the control cattle. This study indicates that exposed cattle bio-accumulates arsenic.
The present study was conducted during January, 2025 to May, 2025 at the Surgery Outpatient Department, Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Bihar Veterinary College, Patna, Bihar, India to describe the surgical management of acquired inguinal hernia in two adult female dogs. Both animals reported with a history of swelling in the inguinal region following mild trauma. Diagnosis was based on clinical examination, palpation, and ultrasonographic findings, which revealed the presence of omentum and a segment of intestine within the hernial sac. Surgical correction was performed under general anaesthesia induced with propofol and maintained with isoflurane. Following aseptic preparation, the female dog was placed in dorsal recumbency and the surgical area was properly draped. A skin incision was made over the inguinal swelling, extending slightly beyond the hernial ring. Blunt dissection was used to isolate the hernial sac from adjacent tissues. The herniated contents were then carefully reduced back into the abdominal cavity, and excess sac tissue was removed. The edges of the hernial ring were lightly freshened with a scalpel, and the defect was closed using 2-0 polydioxanone in a vest-over-pants suture pattern. Postoperative management included ceftriaxone–tazobactam, meloxicam, routine wound dressing, and the use of an Elizabethan collar. Both dogs showed smooth recovery without postoperative complications or recurrence during the follow-up period. The study concluded that early diagnosis and surgical management using the vest-over-pants technique provided an effective method for the successful management of inguinal hernia in dogs.
The physicochemical properties of the Krishna River water sample were analyzed after December 2023. Five samples were collected from different locations. Common parameters such as pH, TDS, EC, total hardness, Calcium, Potassium, etc. were determined at the Government Water Analysis Laboratory, Dist. Kolhapur, India. Then sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, cobalt and copper ions were determined using advanced characterization techniques. The results obtained are compared with the WHO and ICMR norms. It has been observed that the Krishna River water in the studied area is suitable for drinking.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that plays a significant role in environmental health. It is present in various environmental components due to both natural processes and anthropogenic activities. Extended exposure to fluoride in animals can result in toxicity, leading to adverse health outcomes and fluorosis. This condition predominantly affects dental and skeletal structures, potentially causing deformities in animals. Chronic exposure to fluoride presents serious risks not only to domestic animals and humans but also to critical wildlife populations. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the prevalence of skeletal and dental fluorosis in commonly present wild fauna due to fluoride pollution. Most research concerning fluoride toxicity has concentrated on human health and domestic species, with limited studies examining wildlife. Among terrestrial vertebrates, herbivores are generally more vulnerable to fluoride toxicity than carnivores and omnivores, owing to their relatively non-selective feeding behavior and the tendency for bulk consumption. Elevated fluoride concentrations in local water sources have been linked to fluoride toxicity in large carnivores and various herbivorous species, including lions, deer, and nilgai. Furthermore, considerable instances of fluorosis have been documented among apex predators, such as Asiatic lions, in the Lathi Liliya area of Gujarat, India. The contamination of drinking water with fluoride poses a substantial threat to the health and survival of these populations, emphasizing the susceptibility of wildlife to the detrimental effects of prolonged fluoride exposure. The integrity of forest ecosystems—including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, and protected forests—remains at significant risk due to potential disturbances in the population equilibrium between herbivores and carnivores. Such disruptions can have profound negative consequences for the stability of vulnerable forest ecosystems.
